[ she listened to the string of his questions, watching the way his jaw and mouth worked on each word ("whimpering" and "begging") as he spoke.
she had always had a natural inclination to control and violence, but this was a special opportunity. the circumstances were particularly tempting. with others before him-- other men in position of power who had demeaned or used her-- she had never quite been able to extract any satisfying revenge. there was norman osborn, and charles xavier before him, neither of which she had ever felt the pleasure of humiliating.
her hands shifted again, moving their grip back upwards, past his shoulders until her fingers found a fair fit around his throat. but she didn't squeeze, only barely applying pressure-- just enough to threaten without harming him. just enough to feel it if he swallowed or breathed. ]
You do enjoy the sound of your own voice, Doctor. It makes me wonder if I should in fact answer your inquiries, or if you would prefer to answer them yourself.
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she had always had a natural inclination to control and violence, but this was a special opportunity. the circumstances were particularly tempting. with others before him-- other men in position of power who had demeaned or used her-- she had never quite been able to extract any satisfying revenge. there was norman osborn, and charles xavier before him, neither of which she had ever felt the pleasure of humiliating.
her hands shifted again, moving their grip back upwards, past his shoulders until her fingers found a fair fit around his throat. but she didn't squeeze, only barely applying pressure-- just enough to threaten without harming him. just enough to feel it if he swallowed or breathed. ]
You do enjoy the sound of your own voice, Doctor. It makes me wonder if I should in fact answer your inquiries, or if you would prefer to answer them yourself.